Today marks an exciting milestone in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The eight newly funded AMR Transdisciplinary Networks, supported by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), came together for their first informal meeting, organised by Willem van Schaik (lead of the TARGet Network). This gathering represents a significant step towards fostering collaboration and maximizing the impact of AMR research across the United Kingdom.
The meeting, held on September 5, 2024, brought together representatives from each of the funded networks:
- People AMR Network
- AMAST Network
- CLIMAR Network
- Accurate, Rapid, Robust and Economical One Health Diagnostics for AMR Network
- Fungal One Health and AMR Network
- FUTURES Network
- IMPACT AMR Network
- Transdisciplinary AMR Genomics Network
These networks span a diverse range of focus areas within AMR research, from community interventions and agri-food systems to climate change impacts and genomics, from diagnostics and antifungal resistance to early career researcher development and intervention prioritisation. The diversity of expertise and approaches highlights the complex, multifaceted nature of the AMR challenge.
This exchange of ideas sparked enthusiastic discussions about potential collaborations and synergies between the networks, setting a positive tone for future interactions. While still in the early stages, this initial meeting has laid a strong foundation for ongoing collaboration.
Stay tuned for more updates as these AMR Transdisciplinary Networks embark on their work!